Real life stories
Real life stories
Rose’s aphasia story: “A stroke took my voice away. Singing in The Brain Charity’s choir helped me find it again”
When Rose's ability to speak returned following a stroke, she had a Russian accent.
Category: Volunteering
Published: 13 April 2022
Paul’s Motor Neurone Disease story: “The spirit of community at The Brain Charity makes me feel better about life”
Paul's MND means he can't work - he now volunteers at The Brain Food Cafe.
Category: Volunteering
Published: 1 November 2021
Rachel’s brain haemorrhage story: “I had to relearn how to talk; The Brain Charity has been a lifeline”
She spent 2 weeks in a coma and now struggles with slurred speech.
Category: Volunteering
Published: 5 February 2021
Jan’s brain tumour story: “The prospect of doing nothing was daunting; volunteering helped me get back to being me”
Jan was forced to give up her job - now volunteering gives her purpose.
Category: Volunteering
Published: 18 October 2021
Debbie’s bipolar story: “I was struggling inside – The Brain Charity gave me the courage to get back into the workplace”
Debbie had low self-esteem, but volunteering boosted her confidence
Category: Volunteering
Published: 19 January 2022
Kim’s migraine story: “I thought only elderly people had strokes; The Brain Charity gave me a new lease of life”
Kim felt totally alone after she had a stroke before her 34th birthday.
Category: Volunteering
Published: 10 November 2021
Craig’s COVID-19 story: “The Brain Charity’s weekly phone befriending calls kept me alive during the pandemic”
The 66-year-old faced debilitating loneliness during the lockdowns.
Category: Volunteering
Published: 4 August 2021
Peyton’s functional neurological disorder story: “Being diagnosed changed my life for the better”
Volunteer Peyton is now dedicating herself to raising awareness of FND.
Category: Volunteering
Published: 10 November 2021
Christine’s epilepsy story: “Before there was loneliness from being trapped inside, but now I don’t feel alone”
She was diagnosed with epilepsy as a baby and has experienced seizures ever since.
Category: Volunteering
Published: 15 March 2021
Matthew’s autism story: “I’m often treated differently, but not working at The Brain Charity”
The 21-year-old, who has ASD, has gained huge amounts of confidence.
Category: Volunteering
Published: 15 March 2021
